Over 2,198 Writing Prompts
Imagine a world where people age backwards. The story begins on the day the protagonist, who looks only eight years old, is celebrating their 80th birthday with a lifetime of knowledge and memories. Explore their final days as they grow younger and how society treats their diminishing wisdom and maturity.
Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Alternate Realities
Describe a day in the life of a retired legionary who now runs a small tavern near the Colosseum. Explore his interactions with customers from all walks of life and reveal his hidden past through flashbacks of battles and the friends he lost.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Rome
Write a tale about an indigenous tracker in the late 1800s who is hired by the U.S. government to navigate the tricky terrains of the American West for a top-secret mission. Explore his internal struggle between aiding the officials and staying true to his tribal roots.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
United States
Create a detailed profile of a city at a turning point in its history, such as during the Industrial Revolution, wartime occupations, or during significant cultural shifts. Provide a vivid portrayal of the sociopolitical atmosphere, key figures, and everyday citizens.
Non-Fiction
History
Pretend you're a tiny bug living in a giant garden. Describe your day from morning till night. Who are your friends? What do you eat? What is the most exciting part of your day?
Kids & YA Fiction
Kids
Ages 3-5
Write a story set during the building of the Panama Canal, following a young engineer from Spain who faces geological challenges, political intrigue, and the blossoming of an unexpected romance under the harsh conditions of the isthmus.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Americas
A story about a veteran who, upon returning home, notices strange coincidences and surveillance in their daily life that suggests they’re being watched. As they dig deeper, they uncover a military experiment that they unknowingly were a part of and must expose the operation before it’s too late.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Military Suspense
Recast Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" in a future utopian society where status and wealth are determined by one's contributions to environmental sustainability. Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy still clash with their proud and prejudiced ways, but must also navigate this new world’s challenges. How do their interactions and relationship evolve in a society that values ecological intelligence over economic wealth?
Fiction
Movie, TV, and Literary Fan Fiction
Create a tale where two best friends, separated by a misunderstood argument, coincidentally end up being roommates in college. Detail their journey of rekindling their friendship while dealing with new life challenges.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Drama
Write a story about two friends who find an old, dusty board game in the attic that turns out to be a portal to a fantasy realm. Every game piece represents a real character in that world who seeks their help to defeat an encroaching darkness.
Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction
Fantasy and Adventure
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